Tuesday 5 May 2009

A Walk in the Park

The sun did shine this weekend and I couldn’t resist going for a walk in a park to see what nature could show me! I was not disappointed. There was an amazing tableau of colour presenting itself to us all as we strolled along the paths.

bluebells and others along the path Bluebells and magnolia P1020902

close up bloom White rhodadenrons P1020905









Apart from the breathtaking flora I had to say, ‘hallo’ to my friend the duck who was napping!


Afternoon siesta for this duck








Then we strolled by a nearby lake and look what we found!!! Millions of tadpoles…

Tadpoles




If you click on the picture to enlarge it you will be able to make out the black dots with the wiggly tails.



Even the water lilies are trying to open their petals.

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7 comments:

Chauncey said...

Beautiful PQ. Lovely photos.

Linden said...

Breathtaking photographs! We have a park near us, Cannon Hall, where the rhododendrons are always stunning. Isn't it amazing how it all just happens at once, we notice this especially with our lime tree, only a couple of weeks ago it was just buds and now it's in full leaf.

maryeb said...

Gorgeous photos and definitely soul soothing. I need to get out to a park!

Val said...

Lovely pix Pat, especially the colour in the last one!

Teresa Lee said...

Wonderful photos, love seeing what is going on over on the other side of the pond!

Alis Clair said...

Gorgeous photo's Pat. Thank you for sharing your walk.

AltheaP said...

What an incredibly beautiful life you lead.

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